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W. P. BEASLEY. 00m PACKAGE.

Patehted July 10, 1894.

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W. F. BBASLBY.

COIN PACKAGE.

Patented July 10, 1894.

I No. 522,643.

" UNITED STATES PATENT OFF-I E.

WILLIAM F. BE'ASLEY, or BALTIMORE, MARYLAND.

, C OlN-PACKAG E.

' SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 522,643, dated July 10, 1894..

Application filed June 13, 1898. Serial Ila 77,419. (N0 model.)

Coin-Packages; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

My invention-relates to certain new and: useful improvements in coin packages for the transporting and storage-of coin, its object I being. to provide a device that will be simple in construction, of such strength as will ren-;

der it difficult to remove its contents by force, and provided with such safe guards as to prevent the surreptitious abstraction thereof,

and forthese purposes it consists in the construct1on, arrangement, and combination of the several parts of which it is composed, as-

will be hereinafter more fully described and claimed.

Referring to the accompanying drawings in which corresponding parts are designated by similar marks of reference: Figure l is a central vertical section on line a:x of Fig. 2 of a package constructed inaccordance with this invention. Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof. Fig. 3 is a plan view with the cover removed. Fig. 4 is a vertical central section on line zz of Figs; 5 and-6, showing a'slightly different form of locking mechanism for the cover. Fig. 5 is a horizontal section on line z'z of Fig. 4.. Fig. 6 is a horizontal section on line z 'z of Fig. 4. Fig. 7 is -a detail perspective view of a coin tube. fragmental sectionalview similar to Fig. 4 of a slightly modified form of locking mechanism.

The body of the package consists of the cylinder 1, preferably formed of a single piece of wood, or similar material, the base of the cylinder being strengthened by the me-. tallic plate 2, provided with the double flanges Fig. 8 is a.

end thereof, the flange 5 surrounding the upper edges thereof, while the flange 5 forms a central depression in which the cover is con- :tained, as will be hereinafter more fully described. The two plates 2 and 4 are held in position by the bolts 6, passing therethrough and through the cylinder, the heads of the bolts being below the lower plate 2, while the opposite ends of thebolts are bishoped over the upper plate 4, and it will be seen that as the peripheries of the flanges 3, 3', and 5, 5', extend beyond the periphery of the cylinder 11, that they will serve as collars upon which the cylinder may be rolled, if desired, when moving it, they also, at the same time, serving to protect the softer wood of the cylinder from wear. In order'to further protect the bodyof the cylinder as much as possible, I insert in the periphery thereof metallic rods (preferably of hardened steel), such as 7, the said rods running axially in respect to the cylinder and having their opposite ends contained under the flanges 3, and 5, of the plates '2 and 4, by which they are held in place. Not only do these rods protect the cylinder from wear asstated, but they, serve, together with the bolts 6, to prevent the sawing of the cylinder in half, if a forcible opening of the package is attempted. a

A series of holes 8 is bored through the upper plate 4 and into the cylinder 1 to the desireddepth (generally entirely through the latter) and in these holes the coin is to be placed. It is obvious that the coin may be placed directly in these holes, but I prefer to provide-tubes 9, which may be placed in the holes 8, and in which the coin may be placed, whereby the ready removal of the coin is facilitated. One form of such atube is shown in In order to guide.

corresponding channel l3' is formed in the part 10, and is adapted to receive. the beada tube so constructed, the lower half or part of such a tube,has a ring 14: secured to its upper end, forming a handle by which it may be lifted, the head 11' of the opposite half preventing the separation of the parts. It is obvious that such a tube permits the easy removal or replacement of the tubes in the holes 8, and that when such tubes are removed, the separate parts may be separated to facilitate the removal or replacementof coin therein, and that, when, from any reason, there is not suificient coin to fill a tube, a take up spring, such as 15, may be placed in the tube to prevent the shaking of its contents, and thus prevent the abrasion thereof. It is also obvious that the tubes may be formed of wood, or other suitable material, that they may belined with felt to reduce the wear, and that if desired, they may be provided with partitions, forming separate compartments to receive each coin. If the coin does not fit snugly within. the tube, as for instance would occur if an eagle should be placed in a tube adapted to receive a double eagle, a lining of felt, or similar material may be placed within the tube to reduce the diameter to the desired extent.

I by preference use such a number of bolts 6 that they will alternate with the rods 7, and I thus cause a bolt or rod to liebetween each pair of adjacent holes 8, greatly strengthening the cylihder.

In the accompanying drawings I have shown two forms of locking mechanism for the cover. The form shownin Figs. 1 and 3,1 has the locking; mechanism secured to the cylinder and adapted to engage the cover, while the form shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6, has the locking mechanism secured to the coverv and adapted to engage the cylinder. In both constructions the cover itselfis of substantially the same construction, (seeFig. 2) and consists of a circular plate 16, adapted to fit within the flange 5 of the upper platee, and to rest upon the body of the said plate. In order to clamp the edges of the cover to the body of the package, clutches, in the form of plates 17 are used. These plates 17 slide upon thetop of the cover, being guided thereon by the headed posts 18 projecting from the top of the cover through slots 19 in the plates. The outer edges of i the plates are curved and are adapted when theplates are moved outwardly to engage under the shoulders 20 formed in the inner periphery of the 1 flange 5', and to thus clamp the edges of the The inner edges of+ formed for conveniencein two pieces.

cation filed by me in the United States Patent Oilice on the 31st day of March, 1893, serially numbered 468,519, in which a suitable shaft 22, mounted in a casing 23, has a crosshead 24 on its projecting end, the said shaft being provided with locking mechanism and a i registering mechanism (for the latter see Fig.

2) as is described in the said application. The casing 23 is secured at the center of the top of the cylinder 1, on the top of the central bore 25 formed in the latter to lighten it, and the said crosshead 2t is adapted to pass through the slot 26 in the cover when in its unlocked position, and to be turned through an arc of ninety degrees, when it will be locked and will lock the cover, at the same time forcing the clutches outwardly intotheir clamping positions, as has been described. As is shown in the before mentioned application, the casing 23 has a boss 27 upon its. top, which is adapted to be contained in the slot .26 in the cover in order to steady and center it, the said boss being slotted in order to permit the reading of the register which shows through it.

In Figs. 4, 5, and 6, the following construction is shown: The upper plate Lhas its central portion depressed, forming a cylindrical well, the vertical sides of which have diametrical offsets 31 formed therein, while the central bore 25 contains a block 32, preferably This block has an elongated central slot 33 therein, extending from topt'o bottom, while the bottom of the cylindrical well-30, and the center of the lower plate 2, are similarly slotted,and in line with the slot 33. At about the center of the passage an offset 34, circular in cross section is cut out of the block (see Fig. 4.) The lower surface of the cover 16 has an annular flange 35 formed around the center thereof, and at such a distance therefrom as will cause it to fit snugly within the central well 30, the said flanges having shoulders 36 thereon, which are adapted to be received by the offsets 31 in the sides of the well and tothus guide the top when the latter is placed upon the cylinder 1. A plate 37 is secured within the lower end of the recess formed by the flange 35, and forms a housing in which springlocking pins 38 are contained, while an indicating mechanism, such as that shown in the hereinbefore mentioned application iscontained above the said plate 37 and showsthrough a suitable aperture in the cover, as in the form first described. A shaft 22, of sulficient length to extend from the upper surface of the cover to below the lower surface of the lower plate 2, passes through the center of the coverand through the centerof the plate 37, it having the crosshead 24 upon its upper end to force the clutches 17 outwardly and into engagement with the shoulders 20 on the flange 5. The shaft has also a similar crosshead 24 on itslower end, and a second crosshead 24 midway of its length, the said shaft and orossheads'24', 24. thereon, being adapted cation, maybe used, without departing when thecoveris placed upon the cylinder to pass into the slot 33 in the central block 32, the lower crosshead passing entirely through the said slot and through the corresponding slot in the lower. plate 2, while the central crosshead 24 is adapted to pass into the slot 33 until opposite the ofiset '34. If the shaft be now turned through an arc of ninety degrees, the upper crosshead will force theclutches outwardly, engaging the flange 5, the lower crosshead 24 will engage the lower plate, and the intermediate or central crosshead will move into the offset 34, the two lastnamed crossheads engaging fixed parts and preventing the removal of the cover, At the sametime the locking pins contained in the plate 37 will engage the shaft and lock the. latter against. an unlocking rotation, which however may be accomplished by inserting the proper key in the slot or key way 39 in the upper end of the shaft 22, the indicating mechanism 40 being thrown upon such an unlocking movement of the shaft, and it will be seen that this form of locking mechanism has many points in common with the device. described in the hereinbefore mentioned application.

As the upper and lower crossheads', 24 and 24', are exposed, and are liable to suffer vio:

lence in any attempt-ata forcible opening of the passage, I prefer to cut annular grooves bythe crosshead 24 when the latter is in an unlocking position, as is described in my said application, and thus a safeguard is provided against inadvertently leaving the cover unlo'cked,l prefer to provide an additional safeguard against the sarne, by placing spiral springs 42 in the holes 8 below the tube 9, so

that not only is the shaking of the latter prevented, but the said tube will bear upon the under surface of the cover and press the latter up,unless it be locked or held down forcibly. In the following claims I desire the words means for locking the shaft to be broadly interpreted, as it is evident that instead of the pin lock herein shown,'a seal lock, such as described in myhereinbefore mentioned applithe nature of my invention.

It will also be obvious that instead of forming the housing or casing for locking mechanism integral with or secured to the cover permanently, the casing 23 may be formed sepafrom rately, as is shown in Fig. 8, and more fully described in Letters Patent Nos. 471,166 and 471,167, granted'to me on March 22, 1893, in which case the flange 43 ofthe housing or casing 23? is adapted to rest in the annular.

groove 44 in the cover surrounding the central aperture 45 therein, through whichaperture and into the well 30 the casing projects, the shaft .22 being locked to the casing in the manner heretofore described, and being the same in construction, except that the upper crosshead 24 may be dispensed with, the flange :43'on, the housing securing the cover down thereto, and in this case I may also dispense from the top to receive the coin, of flanges surrounding the top and bottom of the block, metallic rods contained in. the periphery of the said block, and having their ends contained under the said flanges, and a cover adapted to be clamped within the flange at the top of the said body, substantially as described.

2. The combination in a coin package, of a cylindrical block, having holes formed therein from the top to receive the coin, of a double flanged plate upon the base of the said block,

a double flanged plate upon the top thereof, one of the flanges of each of the said plates IOO surrounding one end of the said block, me-

tallic rods contained in the periphery of the said block and having their ends contained under the said flanges, and a cover adapted to be clamped within the upwardly disposed flange of the upper plate, substantially as described.

3. The combination with a suitable packing body, of a cover therefor, a shaft mounted in one of the said parts, and havinga crosshead thereon adapted to engage the opposite part, and means for locking the said shaft against rotation, substantially as described.

4. In a packing vessel, the combination with a suitable packing body, having a flangedupper end of a cover for the said body adapted to be placed within the said flange, a shaft secured to one of the said parts and having a crosshead thereon adapted to engage the opposite part, and means for locking the said shaft against rotation, substantially as de-. scribed.

5. The combination with a packing body having aslot therein,of a cover therefor,-havon and adapted to be inserted through the said slot, across head on the said shaft adapted to engage the bottom of the said body, and means for locking the said shaft, substantially as described.

7. In a packing vessel, the combination with a packing body, having a central slot therein; and an olfset from the said slot within the said body, of a cover,having a shaft mounted thereon and adapted tobe inserted in the said slot, a cross head on the said shaft adapted to engage the said ofiset, and means for locking, the said shaft, substantially as described.

8. In a packing vessel, the combination with a body having a central slot therein,and a flanged upper end, provided with shoulders, of a cover adapted to rest within the said flange, clutches upon thesaid cover adapted to engage the said shoulders, a shaft mounted in the said cover and adapted tobe inserted in the said slot, a crosshead on the said slot adapted to engage the said body, a second crosshead adapted to hold the said clutches in engagement with the said shoulders, and means for locking the said shaft, substantially as described.

9. In a packingvessel, the combination with a body having a central slot therein and an ofiset from the said slot within the said body, of a cover, having a shaft mounted therein, cross heads on the said shaft adapted to engage the bottom of the said body and the OE set therein, the said shaft being weakened above the crosshead engaging the bottom of adapted to beinserted in the said slot, a crosshead on the said shaft adapted to engage in the said offset, a crosshead' on the said shaft 45 adaptedto holdthe said clutches in engagement with the said shoulders,the shaft being weakened below the last named crosshead, and means for locking the said shaft against rotation, substantially as described. 50

11. A coin tube consisting of two grooved parts, the one sliding within the other, each of the said parts having a head thereon, and one of thesaid parts being providedwith a handle,-the opposite parts having beadings 5 5 and channels therein,the former being contained and guided by the latter, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

WILLIAM F. BEASLEY. Witnesses:

VERNON M. DORSEY, PETER H0012. 

